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New England Potato Soup Recipe

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While on our honeymoon in New England, my husband and I walked into an old country store and were immediately swept off our feet by the aroma of soup that was cooking. We each ordered a bowl and found it to be absolutely delicious! We tried to persuade the cook to give us the recipe, but she said it was a secret. Upon returning home, I experimented until I came up with this recipe, which is very close.

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New England Potato Soup Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 15 min.

Yield: 6-7 Servings

25 15 40

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2-1/2 cups milk, divided
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup frozen peas

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Add the broth, potatoes, sugar, salt, rosemary, thyme and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Combine flour and 1/2 cup milk until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the ham, peas and remaining milk; heat through. Yield: 6-7 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 239 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 37 mg cholesterol, 899 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 12 g protein.

Originally published as New England Potato Soup in Country Extra March 1999, p51

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Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2011 by queenzookie

Pretty good. Maybe we are big eaters; for us this was more like 4 dinner size servings. I might use a little less flour and milk. Also might use fewer peas and/or add diced carrots when sauteing the onions and celery.

Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2010 by jmyuhnke

Scored big time with this at a 20 person birthday party. Would probably be great with corn in place of the peas (I have a picky eater).

Reviewed on Oct. 07, 2008 by hollyez

I made this last night for dinner. The family loved it! I made it according to the recipe, but would be just as good without the ham for a meatless dish. I will definitely make it again. Thank you very much!